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The English for Academic Purposes program (Program CRICOS Code 076733A), delivered by RMIT English Worldwide (CRICOS Provider No. 01912G), consists of six levels from Elementary to Advanced Plus. Each level uses both classroom based learning and online learning.
One of the unique features of our courses is that we teach using a task-centred approach, which provides you with opportunities to practise what you learn in the real world. Our courses:
- promote the development of your language and academic skills
- teach the skills you need to successfully study at university
- contain materials relevant to academic coursework and professional goals
- create opportunities to enrich your international experience.
To get the most out of your experience, you need to actively participate in class and we encourage you to develop and express your own ideas and opinions.
Entry requirements
We will place you in a class that matches your most recent IELTS or other recognised English language proficiency test results, which can be no more than 24 months old. See the Pathways table below to see the test results required for different levels.
We may also test you when you arrive to confirm your level of English. If we assess you at a different level than the one provided in your application, you may need to study more or fewer weeks than originally offered. This may affect when you can start the next program you had planned to study.
If you do not have an IELTS score (or English test equivalent) you can sit a placement test at RMIT English Worldwide. Contact your RMIT agent or RMIT Training to arrange a placement test.
Pathway to further study
If you successfully complete an Upper Intermediate, Advanced or Advanced Plus language course, you can go straight into many RMIT programs without having to complete a further English language test.
| Your current IELTS level | 3.5 no band < 3.0 | 4.0 no band < 3.5 | 4.5 no band < 4.0 | 5.0 no band < 4.5 | 5.5 no band < 5.0 | 6.0 no band < 5.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your current TOEFL iBT level | 28 | 30 | 33 | 40 (Minimum of 3 for Listening and Reading; and 12 for Speaking and Writing) |
50 (Minimum of 5 for Listening and Reading; 14 for Speaking and 15 for Writing) |
60 (Minimum of 9 for Listening, 16 for Speaking, 10 for Reading and 19 for Writing) |
| Your current PTE level | 23 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 42 | 50 |
| Your current CAE level | - | - | - | - | 162 | 169 |
| Your recommended English program | Elementary | Pre Intermediate | Intermediate | Upper Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced Plus |
| Your next possible program | Pre Intermediate | Intermediate | Upper Intermediate | Advanced orRMIT Foundation Studies and Vocational Education programs | Advanced plus or RMIT Associate Degrees | RMIT Higher Education programs |
Fees
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee per week of study | $490 | $520 |
| Enrolment fee | $260 |
$260 |
*Fees are listed in Australian dollars
Timetable
Classes are held from Monday to Friday in two x two hour shifts scheduled between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
For every four hours in the classroom, we recommend you do at least one hour of independent study every day.
Duration and start dates
Each level of study consists of 200 hours, which takes 10 weeks full time to complete. Each level is delivered over two 5 week modules.
We have start dates for new students every five weeks.
Enrolment opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each module
For a full list of dates and more details about enrolment and orientation please visit the RMIT Training website.
Airport pick-ups
RMIT English Worldwide offers a free* service that collects you from the airport and takes you to your pre-arranged accommodation. Please refer to Prepare to arrive webpage for more information.
Otherwise, you can catch a taxi or take the Skybus into the city centre.
*Conditions apply
English for Academic Purposes (CRICOS Code: 076733A) brochure
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